At The Barnes Firm, we understand that dog bites can inflict severe physical and emotional damage to a victim and family. After being injured in a dog bite accident, your top priority should be recovery. The Barnes Firm is here to help you do that. While you focus on recovery, the team of attorneys at The Barnes Firm will:
If you or a loved one were the victim of a dog attack, don’t hesitate to contact The Barnes Firm at (800) 800-0000 for a FREE case evaluation.
In California, the legal framework surrounding dog bite attacks is governed by a strict liability statute, placing the responsibility on dog owners for any damages or injuries caused by their pets. This holds true regardless of whether the owner was aware of the potential for their dog to bite.
According to the California Civil Code Section 3342, the owner of a dog is legally liable for any harm suffered by an individual who is bitten by the dog while in a public place or lawfully present in a private location. This liability extends beyond the dog’s history of aggression or the owner’s knowledge of such tendencies. Even in cases where the dog did not physically bite the victim but caused injury through an attack, the law still applies.
The strict liability statute in California is designed to prioritize the protection of individuals and ensure that victims of dog bite attacks are compensated for their injuries and damages.
Animal attacks can result in serious injuries and infections. If you’ve been attacked by an animal, it’s important to receive immediate medical attention, even if the injuries don’t seem severe or aren’t immediately apparent. Common injuries sustained by victims of dog bites and other animal attacks are:
If you or a loved one have sustained any of these injuries after a dog attack, call The Barnes Firm today at (800) 800-0000.
If you’ve been the victim of a dog attack in San Jose, our attorneys recommend taking the following steps to preserve evidence and your rights:
At The Barnes Firm, we have decades of combined experience and success handling dog bite accident cases. Our San Jose dog bite attorneys can help you recover compensation for the one or more of following damages:
The amount of damages you’re able to recover in a dog bite claim depends on the circumstances of your accident case. Navigating the legal process and the complexities surrounding a dog bite accident can be difficult to take on alone. A trusted San Jose dog bite attorney at The Barnes Firm can help you every step of the way. Call us today at (800) 800-0000 and get the help you need and answers to your questions.
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